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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Bankes feel about Mrs. Ramsay as the talk at the dinner table?
(a) He considers her like his sister.
(b) He finds her seductive
(c) He realizes that he feels nothing for her.
(d) He is infatuated with her.

2. What is James' favorite hobby?
(a) Collecting butterflies
(b) Cutting pictures out of catalogues
(c) Fishing
(d) Collecting stamps

3. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?
(a) Because he is ruining their stroll
(b) Because he is insulting their vacation spot
(c) Because he is so moody
(d) Because it is a lovely night and he is complaining

4. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?
(a) Lily is being annoying.
(b) James and Cam are not ready for the trip, and Nancy forgot the sandwiches.
(c) The weather is looking ominous
(d) James and Cam are arguing.

5. What returns to Mr. Bankes as he begins to eat dinner?
(a) His longing to be at home
(b) His love and reverence for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) His annoyance with everyone at the table
(d) His disgust with Mr. Tansley

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?

2. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?

3. As Mrs. Ramsay sits at the head of the dinner table, what is she contemplating?

4. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay feel she can return to her dreamland of twenty years ago in the Manning's drawing room?

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